Your 3-Day Journey at GoEngage Connect
Innovation, inspiration, & real-world strategies —
all in one place.
GoEngage Connect is designed to give Head Start leaders three unforgettable days of hands-on learning, role-based networking, and fresh inspiration. From the opening session to the closing celebration, every moment is crafted to help you streamline compliance, strengthen your teams, and amplify community impact.
This isn’t just another conference — it’s an immersive experience where:
Every session has a purpose — practical, role-based, and actionable.
Every connection counts — meet peers who understand your challenges.
Every day builds momentum — so you leave equipped and inspired.
Logistics & Agenda: To help you plan your time at GoEngage Connect
Registration: Monday, March 23, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the 7th Floor Foyer.
Breakfast: Served daily from 8:00–8:45 AM before sessions begin.
Lunch: Provided each day from 12:00–1:00 PM.
We’ve designed the schedule to keep you fueled, focused, and ready to make the most of every session.
Day 1 – Tuesday, March 24 (Blue day)
Building trust and clarity as we kick things off
Topic
Session Summary
GoEngage 101
This foundational session walks through the essentials of GoEngage, helping new users get oriented while giving experienced staff a solid refresher.
Creating Digital Forms & Surveys
Learn how to design and deploy custom forms and surveys that capture the information you need—without the paperwork. Perfect for applications, family input, or quick data collection.
Unlocking Data Analysis
with GoEngage
Turn data into insights. This session shows how to use built-in reports and analytics tools to answer big questions, guide decisions, and demonstrate impact to funders and reviewers.
Crafting Effective
Messages Using AI
Discover how AI-assisted tools help you write clear, engaging messages to families and staff. Save time while improving communication quality and consistency.
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PIR & Monitoring Preparation
Stay ahead of compliance. We’ll walk through how GoEngage supports PIR reporting and monitoring readiness, helping your team prepare with confidence.
File Reviews Across
Service Areas
See how to conduct consistent, efficient file reviews across education, health, ERSEA, and family services. Leave with tips for catching issues before they become findings.
Sharing At-Home
Learning Activities with Families
Explore how to digitally send, track, and document parent–child activities that count toward in-kind and strengthen family engagement.
Networking by Role
Connect with peers in your role—directors, advocates, coordinators, and more. Share strategies, swap ideas, and build relationships that extend beyond the conference.
Awards
Spirit & Energy Awards
Milestone Recognition Awards
Day 2 – Wednesday, March 25 (Red day)
Passion, energy, and bold action
Topic
Session Summary
Family Application (FA)
A step-by-step look at digitizing the Family Application process in GoEngage—making enrollment easier for families and staff alike.
Admin Tools: Managing Users & Permissions
Learn how to design and deploy custom forms and surveys that capture the information you need—without the paperwork. Perfect for applications, family input, or quick data collection.
Using AIR for FA1/FA2 Reviews
See how to use GoEngage’s AIR tools to prepare for FA1/FA2 reviews, track corrective actions, and demonstrate compliance with ease.
Parent Portal Best Practices
Maximize family engagement through the Parent Portal. We’ll share strategies for adoption, communication, and support.
Attendance Tracking & Communication Tools
Learn how to record attendance accurately, flag patterns, and use communication features to keep families informed.
Data Hygiene & User Access Control
Good data starts with clean data. This session highlights how to maintain accurate records and control user access to protect integrity.
Managing Screenings & Assessments
Track developmental screenings, health checks, and assessments in one place—making sure no child slips through the cracks.
Documenting Family Services & Case Notes
Best practices for recording family interactions and case notes that are both thorough and compliance-ready.
Automation, Real-Time Alerts, & Notifications
Get ahead of deadlines with automated alerts and notifications that keep your staff and families on schedule.
Outreach Strategies for Family Engagement Staff
Practical ways to use GoEngage for outreach campaigns, follow-ups, and building stronger family connections.
Federal Review Best Practices
Learn what reviewers look for and how GoEngage can help you prepare, document, and respond effectively.
Centralizing Inventory Management & Processes
Work directly with GoEngage trainers to troubleshoot, brainstorm, and refine your agency’s workflows in real time.
Ignite Innovation
An interactive session designed to inspire new ideas and showcase creative ways agencies are using GoEngage.
User Insights
Learn from peers as they share real-world ways GoEngage has improved compliance, family engagement, and daily operations. Gain practical ideas you can apply in your own program.
Awards
Spirit & Energy awards
Day 3 – Thursday, March 26 (Green day)
Growth, renewal, and progress
Topic
Session Summary
Year-End Data Clean-Up & Close-Out
Get ready for the new year with a proven process for cleaning data, closing records, and starting fresh.
Child Tracking for Active Supervision
See how GoEngage supports active supervision with digital child tracking and monitoring tools.
Digital Enrollment Walkthrough (Family Perspective)
Experience the enrollment process as a parent would—gaining insights on how to make it smoother and more family-friendly.
Intro to Reporting & Analytics
An overview of GoEngage’s reporting tools for those just getting started. Learn how to pull the right data without feeling overwhelmed.
Using Dashboards for Director/Coordinator Insights
Learn how directors and coordinators can use dashboards to stay informed, monitor trends, and make strategic decisions.
ERSEA 101
Understand the essentials of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance—and how GoEngage simplifies the process.
Creating Custom Reports with Data Navigator
Go hands-on with Data Navigator to build custom reports tailored to your agency’s unique needs.
Centralizing & Documenting Maintenance
Track work orders, safety checklists, inspections, and maintenance needs in one system to stay ahead of facilities compliance.
Tracking Policy Council and Governing Body Meetings
Learn how to document meetings, attendance, and decisions to strengthen governance compliance.
GoEngage Feedback Lab – Help Shape New Features
Your chance to shape the future of GoEngage. Share feedback, test concepts, and influence what we build next.
Awards
Spirit & Energy awards
Peer Recognition awards
Best Innovation Idea award
Why the colors?
Each day at GoEngage Connect has its own color theme, inspired by the GoEngage and Head Start logos—each with a deeper meaning:
Together, these colors reflect our journey: building trust, taking action, and driving growth.
More than an agenda — a roadmap for success
The sessions you see above are just the beginning. At GoEngage Connect, you’ll gain:
Every workshop, panel, and networking activity is intentional — designed to send you home with tools you can put to work right away.
GoEngage Connect is where innovation meets action, where data meets impact, and where Head Start professionals come together to strengthen the communities they serve.
"DEAR BOSS" LETTER
Need approval to attend?
Attending a conference often requires a manager or director's approval. That’s why we’ve created a Justification Letter Template you can customize and share with your leadership team.
Use this editable letter to outline how your attendance at GoEngage Connect will benefit your role and your program 👉
*Group discounts apply when 3 or more staff register together.
Questions?
Email us at Conference@GoEngage.app or call (800) 473-4780 — we’re happy to help!